It’s the season of change. The Girls’ Brigade groups have been breaking up for summer and preparing to meet again, as are the schools. Many young people have been waiting for exam results, are changing classes or even schools, starting college or university, or getting their first job. It’s also been the season of camps and residentials which again is another change from the norm pattern of daily life. One group took a large group of girls to camp, including nine who’ve never been away from home before! As volunteers, we need to support the girls in our care through these changes which takes an open mind, and open heart, strength and faith in the Lord.
Monday
Let’s pray for all the young people who are going through transitions and change, whatever that might look like. We lift up to God all those young people, their parents and carers, and the GB volunteers who are trusted adults in their lives. We ask that God helps them find the strength and resilience that they’ll need on their onward journey.
Tuesday
Let’s pray for everyone planning the activities and the badgework for their groups when they resume in September. Let’s particularly pray for the leaders using the new programme materials that we launched over the last few months. May they get the best out of the materials to find fresh and contemporary ways to build the confidence and skills of our young people and sow the seeds of faith. We also pray for the young people who’ll be striving to achieve the new badges – may they be engaged, challenged, supported and uplifted in their endeavours.
Wednesday
Let’s pray for Canon Emily Brailsford as she takes on the role of Board Chair for Girls’ Brigade England & Wales. May God help her and guide her, give her wisdom and courage so that she can lead us to develop and flourish.
Thursday
Let’s give thanks for all Girls’ Brigade leaders and helpers. God has led them to dedicate their time and energy to supporting girls and young women build their confidence, skills and find faith. We ask God to bless them for their service and continue to fill them with the Holy Spirit and guide their words, actions and deeds.
Friday
With all the advances in technology and the prevalence of Artificial Intelligence which can lead to online harm, let’s pray that all young people are kept safe. Let’s pray that people using these powerful tools, use them for good.
Saturday
Let’s reflect on the world in which we live, let’s bring to mind all those who live in poverty, who are marginalised, and who live in unsafe and uncertain environments, whether here or abroad. We lift all these people to God, and pray that they feel his loving arms around them.
Sunday
Let’s give thanks to God for new creation, new life, change and new beginnings. It helps us shake off bad habits from the past and become better Christians. With every new day, we have an opportunity to be a little kinder that we were yesterday and truly try to love others as ourselves.
